Choose Wreckfest
Choose Wreckfest if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 18,276 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wreckfest vs Throttle Trace
Wreckfest and Throttle Trace both land in Sports, Indie, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Sports, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Wreckfest (2018) is 8 years older than Throttle Trace (2026). Throttle Trace scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Wreckfest (87.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Throttle Trace
Choose Throttle Trace if you want a Casual and Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. Throttle Trace launched in 2026.
Both Wreckfest and Throttle Trace sit in Sports, Indie, and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Wreckfest |  Throttle Trace | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (18,276 reviews) | 95.6% positive (45 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bugbear | Unordered Games |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Wreckfest (2018) is 8 years older than Throttle Trace (2026).
- Throttle Trace scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Wreckfest (87.4% positive).
- Throttle Trace is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Wreckfest (12.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Wreckfest is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Throttle Trace has no Deck rating yet.
Wreckfest vs Throttle Trace — FAQ
- Should I play Wreckfest or Throttle Trace first?
- If you want chronology, Wreckfest (2018) came out before Throttle Trace (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Wreckfest and Throttle Trace similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Indie, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Throttle Trace have multiplayer like Wreckfest?
- No. Wreckfest supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Throttle Trace is listed as single-player only.
- Does Wreckfest run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wreckfest is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Throttle Trace doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.